WARNING
Improper mounting of 12-volt vehicle bat-
teries c
an lead to short circuits or cause
a fire. This can result in serious or fatal in-
juries.
·
Always secure the 12-volt vehicle bat-
tery at the mounting points provided in
the vehicle.
·
Fit all covers necessary for the vehicle
on the battery again.
WARNING
A highly explosive mixture of gases is giv-
en o when the 12-volt vehicle battery is
being charged. Sparks or naked flames
can ignite the explosive gas mixture. This
can result in serious burns.
·
12-volt vehicle batteries should only be
charged in well-ventilated spaces.
·
Keep sparks and naked flames away
from the 12-volt vehicle battery.
WARNING
If the hose for the central gas venting sys-
tem is not c
orrectly secured on the 12-volt
vehicle battery, the highly explosive gas
mixture that is produced during vehicle
operation can enter the vehicle interior.
The explosive gas can ignite and cause
serious or fatal injuries.
·
In vehicles with the 12-volt vehicle bat-
tery in the vehicle interior: ensure that
the gas discharge hose is connected
properly to the 12-volt vehicle battery.
The breather hose must always be at-
tached on the negative terminal side of
the 12-volt vehicle battery.
·
Always make sure that the opening on
the positive terminal side of the 12-volt
vehicle battery is sealed.
CAUTION
Discharged 12-volt vehicle batteries can
even freeze a
t temperatures of approx.
0°C (+32°F). Acid can leak from a 12-volt
vehicle battery that has frozen and then
thawed again. This can cause injuries and
damage to the vehicle in the long term.
·
Never charge a 12-volt vehicle battery
which is frozen or has been frozen.
·
T
he 12-volt vehicle battery must be re-
placed if it has ever frozen.
CAUTION
Incorrectly connected cables can cause
a short circ
uit. This can damage the vehi-
cle electronics system and cause injuries.
·
First connect the positive cable and
then the negative cable.
NOTICE
If the 12-volt vehicle battery is disconnec-
ted or connected when the ignition is
switched on or when the engine is running,
this can result in damage to the electrical
system and electronic components and
electrical malfunction can occur.
·
Never connect or disconnect the 12-volt
vehicle battery if the ignition is switched
on or the engine is running.
NOTICE
If accessories that supply electric power
are c
onnected to the 12-volt socket to
charge the 12-volt vehicle battery, this can
damage the electrical system and the elec-
tronic components and lead to electrical
malfunctions.
·
Never connect equipment that supplies
electric power, such as solar panels or
a battery charger, to the 12-volt socket to
charge the 12-volt vehicle battery.
12-volt vehicle batteries may contain
toxic sub
stances such as sulphuric
acid and lead.
·
Dispose of the 12-volt vehicle battery in
accordance with the applicable regula-
tions.
Electrolyte can pollute the environ-
ment.
·
Collect any service fluids that escape or
are spilled and dispose of them in
a proper and environmentally responsi-
ble manner.
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